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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered humans in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Google+ to conduct these MOOC courses? How can educators deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Trainers want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this crescive need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also describes the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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